1970 Suzuki Fronte vs. 1999 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1999 Toyota Picnic is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Picnic (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 945 kg more than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Suzuki Fronte is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Suzuki Fronte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Picnic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Toyota Picnic (210 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Suzuki Fronte | 1999 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | Fronte | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 2184 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1970 mm | 2740 mm |
